VyOS AlternativesFirewalls & VPN Services like VyOS

VyOS is described as 'Community fork of Vyatta , a Linux-based network operating system that provides software-based network routing, firewall, and VPN functionality' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to VyOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, VirtualBox and GNS3 apps. The best VyOS alternative is OpenWrt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VyOS are OPNsense, DD-WRT, pfSense and MikroTik RouterOS.

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VyOS is a community fork of Vyatta , a Linux-based network operating system that provides...

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VyOS alternatives page was last updated Dec 21, 2022
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  1. OpenWrt icon

    OpenWrt

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    OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the...

    22 OpenWrt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    OpenWrt screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Support for IPv6
    4.  Built-in Firewall
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Network Tools
    9.  DHCP Server
    10.  Wireless-networking
    11.  DNS over HTTPS

    OpenWrt VS VyOS

     

    • OpenWrt is the most popular Linux alternative to VyOS.

    • OpenWrt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VyOS.

    • OpenWrt is Free and Open SourceVyOS is Paid and Open Source
    • OpenWrt is Privacy focusedVyOS is not according to our users
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    OPNsense

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    OPNsense includes most of the features available in expensive commercial firewalls, and more in many cases. It brings the rich feature set of commercial offerings with the benefits of open and verifiable sources.

    18 OPNsense alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Login

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Encrypted VPN
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Load balancing
    4.  Geofencing
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Web filter

    OPNsense VS VyOS

     

    • OPNsense is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to VyOS.

    • OPNsense is Free and Open SourceVyOS is Paid and Open Source
    • OPNsense is Privacy focused and LightweightVyOS is not according to our users
  4. DD-WRT icon

    DD-WRT

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    DD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems.

    20 DD-WRT alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    DD-WRT screenshot 1

    DD-WRT Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  SSH
    4.  RADIUS Services
    5.  Overclock

    DD-WRT VS VyOS

     
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    pfSense

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    pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more.

    29 pfSense alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • BSD
    pfSense screenshot 1

    pfSense Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  Integrated Virus scanner
    3.  Load balancing
    4.  DHCP Server
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Spam Filter
    7.  LDAP support
    8.  Zabbix monitoring
    9.  RADIUS Services
    10.  Content Filtering

    pfSense VS VyOS

     
  6. MikroTik RouterOS icon

    MikroTik RouterOS

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    The main product of MikroTik is a Linux-based operating system known as MikroTik RouterOS. Installed on a personal computer or server computer, it turns the computer into a network router, implementing features such as firewall rules, virtual private network (VPN) server and...

    26 MikroTik RouterOS alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    MikroTik RouterOS screenshot 1

    MikroTik RouterOS Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Wi-Fi Direct
    3.  User Management

    MikroTik RouterOS VS VyOS

     

    • MikroTik RouterOS is the most popular Web-based alternative to VyOS.

    • MikroTik RouterOS is the most popular commercial alternative to VyOS.

    • MikroTik RouterOS is Paid and ProprietaryVyOS is Paid and Open Source
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    ClearOS

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    ClearOS is a family of operating systems for the enterprise, small business, and home. There are three editions to choose from depending on your needs and suitable to your abilities. They are: ClearOS Enterprise, ClearOS Home, and ClearOS Core.

    27 ClearOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    ClearOS screenshot 1

    ClearOS Features

    1.  Spam Filter
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Gateway
    4.  PhpMyAdmin

    ClearOS VS VyOS

     
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    IPFire

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    IPFire is a server distribution with intended to use as a firewall. It focuses on flexibility, and scales from small to middle sized business networks and home networks.

    13 IPFire alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    IPFire screenshot 1

    IPFire Features

    1.  DHCP Server
    2.  DNS Server

    IPFire VS VyOS

     
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    OpenContrail

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    OpenContrail is an Apache 2.0-licensed project that is built using standards-based protocols and provides all the necessary components for network virtualization–SDN controller, virtual router, analytics engine, and published northbound APIs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    OpenContrail Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  OpenVPN
    3.  Gateway
    4.  L2TP
    5.  Content Filtering

    OpenContrail VS VyOS

     
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    DynFi Firewall

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    DynFi® Firewall is the first French Open Source firewall. The system integrates many filtering features and allows for the first time to manage a large number of your appliances. Available for free, DynFi Firewall has two images (with VGA or Serial return) compatible with...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    DynFi Firewall screenshot 1

    DynFi Firewall Features

    1.  WireGuard
    2.  OpenVPN
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Centralized Management
    5.  Geofencing
    6.  Encrypted VPN
    7.  Load balancing
    8.  Web filter

    DynFi Firewall VS VyOS

     
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    IPCop

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    IPCop Firewall is a Linux firewall distribution geared towards home and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) users. The IPCop interface is very user-friendly and task-based. IPCop offers the critical functionality of an expensive network appliance using stock, or even obsolete...

    12 IPCop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    DHCP
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 2.1.9, released in February 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    IPCop Features

    1.  Gateway

    IPCop VS VyOS

     
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    Smoothwall

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    The SmoothWall Open Source Project was set up to develop and maintain SmoothWall Express - a Free firewall that includes its own security-hardened GNU/Linux operating system and an easy-to-use web interface.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Control Home
    Discontinued

    The site says the last release was October 2014.

    Smoothwall Features

    1.  Gateway
    2.  Based on OpenVPN

    Smoothwall VS VyOS

     
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    Junos OS

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    Junos OS is the FreeBSD-based operating system used in Juniper Networks hardware routers. It is an operating system that is used in Juniper's routing, switching and security devices.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation
    • GNS3
    • VMware Player
    Connecting with PuTTY

    Junos OS VS VyOS

     
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